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Aspull, New Springs & Whelley

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About

Aspull, New Springs & Whelley is a primarily residential ward in the northern part of the Wigan metropolitan area. The area is characterised by terraced housing, interwar semis, and more recent developments, creating a varied streetscape. Local commerce is focused along main routes like Wigan Road, serving daily needs. The ward includes significant green spaces, including the large expanse of Amberswood Common, which provides wetland habitats and recreational paths.

The community is anchored by several local schools and social clubs. A notable landmark is the modern Aspull Church of England Primary School, with its distinctive curved wooden facade. The area's historical roots in coal mining are subtly reflected in place names and local history groups, rather than overt physical structures. Transport links are provided by bus services connecting to Wigan town centre and the M61 motorway to the north.

Area overview

On average Aspull, New Springs & Whelley has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 11.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley is £44,770 per year. There are 5 schools in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)135
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £239K

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £715,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£278,000£275
Semi-Detached67£190,000£242
Terraced29£165,000£178
Flats9£122,000£185

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259,998£110,000£120,000£125,000
2017£250,000£113,250£121,500£149,995
2018£240,000£101,500£126,000£116,500
2019£255,995£111,500£133,500£109,000
2020£254,495£94,000£155,000£140,500
2021£285,000£116,000£165,148£167,250
2022£305,495£120,000£175,000£150,000
2023£292,500£120,000£164,000£195,000
2024£290,000£118,000£179,950£183,500
2025£300,000£125,500£186,000£170,000
2026£267,500£120,000£185,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£146£142£134
2017£203£168£150£138
2018£215£127£160£124
2019£208£165£166£133
2020£215£160£181£147
2021£233£176£198£172
2022£257£172£210£156
2023£259£186£208£203
2024£277£186£220£185
2025£276£185£239£190
2026£287£195£255£164
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aspull, New Springs & Whelley in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Aspull, New Springs & Whelley

What is the average house price in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley?

The median sale price in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley is £190,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley?

Aspull, New Springs & Whelley has 5 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Aspull, New Springs & Whelley?

Aspull, New Springs & Whelley scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley sits around rank 16,664 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley?

The average household income in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley is around £44,770 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Aspull, New Springs & Whelley?

Aspull, New Springs & Whelley is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jo Meadows (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley

WN21BN

Albury Way

WN21XU

Restormel Avenue

WN21EH

Lealholme Avenue

WN21SJ

St Elizabeths Road

WN21YX

Scot Lane

WN21XJ

Oakfield Crescent

WN21PF

New Road

WN21YG

Stancliffe Grove

WN21NA

Canal Row

WN12XQ

Bores Hill

WN21HL

Silvington Way

WN21RB

Mill Court

WN21ES

Amethyst Close

WN21HA

Cale Lane

WN21YF

Gorses Drive

WN13NF

Leyburn Close

WN21PX

Bolton Road

WN21QE

Lazonby Avenue

WN21SX

Burnmoor

WN21EA

Higher Lane

WN21LZ

Red Rock Lane

WN21RP

Haigh Road

WN21PD

School Lane

WN21RU

Holly Road

WN21XF

Bolton Road

WN21SS

St Johns Road

WN21WT

Stanley Lane

WN21YA

Haigh Road

WN22SH

Hall Lane

WN21JJ

Anderton Way

WN21LD

Culraven

WN12SQ

Hall Lane

WN13PS

Westmorland Street

WN21JL

Albion Drive

WN21JN

Botany Close

WN21XH

Haigh Road

WN21PP

Crawford Street

WN21QY

Mill Lane

WN21XP

Aspull, New Springs & Whelley

WN21QH

Hope Street

WN21DS

Aspull, New Springs & Whelley

WN21LJ

Tucker's Hill Brow

WN21XE

Windsor Crescent

WN21AL

Milford Road

WN21UR

Lincoln Drive

WN21LA

Prospect Cottages

WN22SP

Pennington Close

WN21AR

Amberley Close

WN22SR

Bagshaw Lane

WN21HQ

Kirkless Villas

WN21XX

Devon Close

WN21LS

Sennicar Lane

WN21JF

Withington Lane

WN21EF

Wigan Road

WN21EJ

Hawkshaw Close

WN13UF

Highfield Avenue

WN21BX

Chapelside Close

WN21JP

Farm Lane

WN13YF

Sole Street

WN13YP

Dalbeatie Rise

WN21RH

Pear Tree Court

WN21LY

Hampson Green

WN21QX

The Fields

WN21PR

Bolton Road

WN21EZ

Ash Lane

WN21YH

Stanley Lane

WN12SE

Hall Lane

WN22SX

Pemberlei Road

WN21QU

Bolton Road

WN13YQ

Durham Street

WN21BS

Bradley Gardens

WN21RN

Haigh Road

WN21XW

Moorside

WN21UX

Inverness Close

WN21EP

Bolney Street

WN21LL

Meadow Pit Lane

WN21YJ

Stanley Road

WN21DU

Wigan Road

WN12XG

Hic Bibi Lane

WN21LU

Pendlebury Lane

WN21SN

St Davids Crescent

WN21HS

Montford Rise

WN21YY

Bolton Road

WN21EY

Armstrong Street

WN21PS

Aspull, New Springs & Whelley

WN13UH

Elworthy Grove

WN21HH

Burlton Grove

WN21AE

Maldon Close

WN21JS

Withington Lane

WN21UZ

Braemar Walk

WN22SN

Pennington Green Lane

WN13PT

Cumberland Street

WN21EG

Wigan Road

WN21XB

Lincoln Drive

WN21DP

Wigan Road

WN22SS

Hall Lane

WN12XJ

Chorley Road

WN21XY

Carlisle Way

WN21SG

Highfield Grove

WN21LH

Tucker's Hill Brow

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.